Be who you are, and be that perfectly well. ~St. Francis de Sales I believe this is the heart of Salesian Spirituality. Simply to be who you are, be the person God made you to be. The beauty of Salesian Spirituality is that it welcomes each and everyone of us Read more…
The following post comes from Vis Alumna and St. Louis University student Claire Kranz. We are fortunate to share it here with you: “Go courageously to do whatever you are called to do. If you have any fears, say to your soul: ”The Lord will provide for us.” If your Read more…
The following post by Marsha West, Monastic Immersion Participant, was excerpted from her blog, “Marsha’s Musings.” Click here to read this in its entirety and see her photo documentation of life at Visitation Monastery north Minneapolis. Saturday morning in the neighborhood-North Minneapolis August, 2012 Visitation Monastery follows a regular schedule: Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University Have patience with all things. But, first of all with yourself. ~St. Francis de Sales A lot of us will begin a new school year tomorrow or later this week. The first days of a new year can Read more…
From Guest Blogger Claire Kranz, Vis Alumna, Student at St. Louis University “We are companions on the journey, given to one another as helpers in doing God’s work.” ~St. Jane de Chantal. During my senior year of high school at Visitation, I reflected on a Salesian quote or thought weekly Read more…
by Guest Blogger Tom Klein,* “Following the Spirit” Discernment Series Participant “What is there for me to do, give, share, be open to, receive, … What is possible, what would Jesus ask of me?” — Tom Klein I believe if we live a faith-filled life we are to have a Read more…